Archives for September 2010

The Whitney Oaks community in Rocklin is by far one of my favorites. Whitney Oaks is home to a terrific golf course as well as several CA Distinguished Schools including Valley View, Granite Oaks and Rocklin High School. The community is built on a hill and many of the homes have unbelievable views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Sutter Buttes, Downtown Sacramento, golf course, and Continue Reading

Sacramento property values have declined another 3.7% in the last fiscal year according to state tax officials. In my opinion, these tax officials are conservative with their estimates because higher property values equals more property taxes.
Still, lower values and historically low interest rates are not keeping buyers away.
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I get this question a lot. Here is an easy article that expains the basics:
http://www.sacbee.com/2010/09/05/3006672/the-path-of-a-short-sale.html
Posted by Allan Sanchez Sacramento, Roseville, Elk Grove Short Sale Agent www.AllansHomes.com Continue Reading

Just got an approval letter from Bank of America for 726 Main Street in Roseville. Thank you to the buyer for sticking around while we waited for the approval. This is an adorable home in Old Roseville. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, over 1,050 square feet and LOTS of updates. Kitchen & bath are updated, hardwood floors, and central heat & air. There is also a detached, 1 car garage. Approved at Continue Reading

I'm sure you have heard the stories about Short Sales and what they entail. I have sold some short sales that take about as long as a traditional sale and are a great deal, even compared to foreclosures. Then, there are the six months wait, only to have the bank foreclose and leave my buyer hanging. The worst part is, you never know what you are going to get. You don't know whether your short Continue Reading